Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pentherianum
ID:
289344

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 24: 432 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288676

Common Names

  • Pentherianum Pterygodium
  • Pentherianum Pterygodium
  • Pentherianum Winged Orchid

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Description

Pterygodium pentherianum (also called Penther's Pterygodium, among many other common names) is a small, succulent herb native to South Africa. It has small, triangular leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny places in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pterygodium pentherianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pterygodium pentherianum has a yellow flower with a yellow labellum. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterygodium pentherianum is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. The plant should be divided in the spring or fall, and the divisions should be planted in well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring in well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. The plants should be spaced 6-12 inches apart.

Where to Find Pterygodium pentherianum

Pterygodium pentherianum can be found in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.

Pterygodium pentherianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pterygodium pentherianum?

Pterygodium pentherianum

What is the common name of Pterygodium pentherianum?

Penther's Pterygodium

What is the natural habitat of Pterygodium pentherianum?

Grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

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